Über eine Verbesserung der psychiatrischen Dauernarkosebehandlnng

A Critical Review: Narcosis Therapy

“…Surprise is certainly possible with an individual case. For example, Maier (1934) expressed his astonishment at the lasting improvement shown by a chronic exceptionally excited catatonic woman. Men are less suitable subjects than women.…”

“…He speculated also on the possibility that an alteration in the brain circulation might be induced by the treatment. Maier (1934) emphasizes the importance of the psychotherapeutic effect. He considers the " rapport " induced to be of the first importance, and says that this is impossible if the treatment is carried out in an open observation ward.…”

“…The personality of the nurses is considered to be very important during the treatment (Palmer, 1937) and afterwards to facilitate the simple psychotherapy that is required (Maier, 1934). Duration of Narcosis This ranges from 4 to 5 days (Klasi, in some cases, and Barkas and Dawson) to as long as 22 days (Palmer and Braceland) or even 27 days (Demole, 1921).…”